Braley apologized Tuesday to Grassley after video from a January fundraiser was released.

The video shows Braley, a Democrat, telling lawyers that if they didn’t support him and Republicans gained a Senate majority, Grassley would become judiciary chairman. Braley described Grassley as “a farmer from Iowa who never went to law school, never practiced law.”

Branstad, like Grassley a Republican, on Wednesday called such a description “unbelievable.”

Branstad says the comments will damage Braley.

Grassley often notes he is the only non-lawyer on the judiciary committee.

On Wednesday, Braley issued a statement noting his support for the agriculture industry and backing by many farmers.

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